WEMTA Spring Conference 2009
Accessing and Promoting Authentic Latin American Literature for Bilingual, Bicultural and Multicultural School Communities
Presenters:
Amy Baumgart, Library Media Specialist, Allen-Field Elementary, Milwaukee Public Schools baumgaaa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Sheryl Boser, Library Media Specialist, Madison Public Schools, slboser@gmail.com
Mayra Negrón, Library Media Specialist, La Escuela Fratney, Milwaukee Public Schools negronms@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Accessing and Promoting Authentic Latin American Literature for Bilingual, Bicultural and Multicultural School Communities
Presenters:
Amy Baumgart, Library Media Specialist, Allen-Field Elementary, Milwaukee Public Schools
baumgaaa@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Sheryl Boser, Library Media Specialist, Madison Public Schools, slboser@gmail.com
Mayra Negrón, Library Media Specialist, La Escuela Fratney, Milwaukee Public Schools
negronms@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
For complete information about this presentation see:
http://hola-libro-wisconsin.blogspot.com/
Introduction –
“El que traduce gana” “Whosoever translates wins” by Cristina Rivera Garza http://memorial.library.wisc.edu/windchill/#a
Overview: 2008 Fulbright-Hays Summer Programs Abroad: Chile y la literature infantil y juvenil
Booktalk:
Three of our favorite books will be highlighted by each one of us. Opportunities for browsing additional books will follow the presentation.
Potential vendors for acquisition:
Baker and Taylor
Follett
Mackin
Notable Websites for Librarians, Educators and Parents:
• UWM’s Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
http://www4.uwm.edu/clacs/index.cfm
¡Ojo! Online Summer Course “Using Children's Literature to Explore Latin American/Latino Cultural Heritage" – June 22-July 18
• Servicio de Orientación de Lectura
http://sol-e.com/
• Colorín Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/
• ICDL – International Children’s Digital Library
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
• IBBY – International Board on Books for Young People
http://www.ibby.org
Book browsing and questions